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Forum: Texas
08-31-17, 04:11 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,499
Posted By jtolive

Bummer. Hopefully a new chain, some grease and...

Bummer. Hopefully a new chain, some grease and new bearings will fix you up. Don't be afraid of asking for help - Texans are world class when it comes to helping each other. This has been quite...
Forum: Texas
05-06-16, 03:58 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 64,656
Posted By jtolive

The weather does look good. Team ride with SWCC....

The weather does look good. Team ride with SWCC. I'm the old guy on a red Sworks Roubaix.
Forum: Texas
07-11-15, 03:30 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 64,656
Posted By jtolive

Tour de Bike Barn is tomorrow. Katy Flatland is...

Tour de Bike Barn is tomorrow. Katy Flatland is next week. Anyone going?
Forum: Texas
07-06-15, 03:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,781
Posted By jtolive

Another vote for Tad Hughes. Might be worth a...

Another vote for Tad Hughes. Might be worth a call to see about assembly - a shipped bike may need no more than the front wheel and handlebar attached. All depends on how far they broke it down.
Forum: Texas
07-06-15, 03:22 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 64,656
Posted By jtolive

Actually the first one you come to is gated. The...

Actually the first one you come to is gated. The second one is actually a different neighborhood and is not gated. Narrow - but no gate.
Forum: Texas
06-27-15, 04:18 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 64,656
Posted By jtolive

And nothing beats the odor of a drained...

And nothing beats the odor of a drained swamp..... How bad did it smell? There are times it's pretty bad and this time the water has been there for a while.
Forum: Texas
05-25-15, 04:31 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 64,656
Posted By jtolive

I'm just north of Pecan Grove. Walked outside to...

I'm just north of Pecan Grove. Walked outside to take a look - lots of swirling clouds - but no tornado. Was kind of strange though - no rain, kind of quiet.
Forum: Texas
05-02-15, 12:49 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 64,656
Posted By jtolive

Thumbs up Sorry missed everyone. Probably ahead of most of...

Sorry missed everyone. Probably ahead of most of the crowd to start with. A flat put a few of us back a little more in the main group. Did the 68 mile loop. We(SWCC) had a tent right by the...
Forum: Texas
05-01-15, 04:10 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 64,656
Posted By jtolive

I'll be there too. Wearing a SWCC jersey with a...

I'll be there too. Wearing a SWCC jersey with a red Roubaix.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-14, 04:58 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 951,001
Posted By jtolive

KUWAHARA HIRAME pump head at Amazon. $58.50...

KUWAHARA HIRAME pump head at Amazon. $58.50 shipped - several suppliers.
Forum: Texas
07-30-14, 08:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,893
Posted By jtolive

There are rides that start at West Oaks Mall and...

There are rides that start at West Oaks Mall and Krogers at 99/West Belfort and at 6/West Airport. 7 or 7:30 are the usual start times. These are fairly fast groups - generally well over 20 mph. ...
Forum: Texas
05-21-14, 06:06 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 64,656
Posted By jtolive

I have ridden TH/Bush almost daily for years and...

I have ridden TH/Bush almost daily for years and never heard any area referred to as the Mason Creek Greenway. Are you referring to connector that goes from the TH Gazebo under I-10 then goes left...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-14, 07:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 928
Posted By jtolive

+1 on the Rapha. I have a PI Pro vest and it...

+1 on the Rapha. I have a PI Pro vest and it flaps like crazy in the wind. The Rapha does not. It just plain works.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-14, 03:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,925
Posted By jtolive

But don't all bents look kinda goofy even the...

But don't all bents look kinda goofy even the full carbon ones?

They can be very fast - there are a couple I see frequently that will run 25+ on the flats too.

I do not like riding fast with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-14, 04:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,825
Posted By jtolive

Also - the newer Connex ones seems to be prone to...

Also - the newer Connex ones seems to be prone to rusting. The KMC ones do not. I'd go KMC.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-14, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By jtolive

Cleats are the same. The 4mm option refers to...

Cleats are the same. The 4mm option refers to the pedal axle not the cleat.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-14, 04:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,824
Posted By jtolive

I have both the Park and Felco. Felco wins hands...

I have both the Park and Felco. Felco wins hands down. Try Ebay - I got nearly new Felco C7 for around $20.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-14, 05:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,728
Posted By jtolive

I got tired of fighting the squeaking of the...

I got tired of fighting the squeaking of the Looks. Went to Shimano DAs - they just plain work.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-14, 04:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,725
Posted By jtolive

Got 10 for around $6. Real small - they look...

Got 10 for around $6. Real small - they look like microdots.

YMMV = "Your mileage may vary". May not work with all computers/wheels. Mine were a Shimano Flight Deck computer with DA 9000 C24...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-14, 04:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,725
Posted By jtolive

I use black epoxy coated Neodymium magnets from...

I use black epoxy coated Neodymium magnets from Ebay. They are very strong magnets. I got the small 3x3mm size. Small drop of silicone has it just held fine (flat spokes.) Can't hardly see it. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-14, 03:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,598
Posted By jtolive

This. Assos winter bibs and tights work...

This.

Assos winter bibs and tights work extremely well. The mix of insulation/wind block fabric in some places and breathable fabric in others really does work to keep you warm but not...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-14, 09:55 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,854
Posted By jtolive

Another - I do all my own work. If I have not...

Another - I do all my own work. If I have not done something before - time to learn something new. Might even get a reason to buy a new toy (tool).

LBS was always too slow and far away.

Jay
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-14, 05:25 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 951,001
Posted By jtolive

If Assos bibs are your thing - mark down January...

If Assos bibs are your thing - mark down January at Ribble.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-13, 06:06 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 951,001
Posted By jtolive

Anyone looking for Felco C7 Cable Cutters might...

Anyone looking for Felco C7 Cable Cutters might want to checkout seller dennisj1951 on Ebay.

Offered $16 + $5.80 shipping for a total of $21.80

The pair I received do not look like they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-13, 06:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,307
Posted By jtolive

Thanks for the help! Guess I have too much...

Thanks for the help!

Guess I have too much extra time. When installed it was good and tight but I was second guessing myself.

But now that I know to only worry about Rule #1...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-13, 10:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,307
Posted By jtolive

Shimano 1mm spacer for 10sp cassettes - when is it needed?

Had some cracks on a Shimano WH-7800 rear rim. Decided to replace the wheelset with DA C24 clinchers. It came a 1.85mm spacer to use other cassettes.

When I removed the DA cassette(10sp) from...
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